Electrical Engineer – Building Systems (Florida PE)

Orion Placement; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Miami, FL is seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer to design electrical power distribution for commercial buildings in an on-site, collaborative office setting. You will lead electrical design from concept through completion and coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil teams to deliver integrated solutions.

The role requires an active Florida PE license, 3+ years in building electrical design, and hands-on experience with power distribution, switchgear,

Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Professional background in electrical engineering and commercial building systems.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering or building electrical design experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical power distribution, switchgear, generators, and fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with building recertifications, thermography, photometric studies, or electrical repair designs is a plus.
• Ability to develop or review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical power distribution systems for commercial buildings and facilities.
• Work with switchgear, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, and other essential building electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in building assessments, electrical evaluations, and recertification projects.
• Apply engineering expertise to electrical repairs, system improvements, and modernization projects.
• Support photometric studies, lighting calculations, and thermographic assessments.
• Prepare electrical drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil engineering professionals to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Help ensure electrical designs meet applicable codes, safety standards, and project requirements.

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on meaningful commercial building projects that directly impact safety, reliability, and infrastructure.
• Join an established, multidisciplinary engineering team where your technical expertise is valued.
• Take ownership of interesting electrical design projects, from concept through completion.
• Collaborate directly with experienced engineering professionals and firm leadership.
• Enjoy a rewarding mix of electrical system design, building evaluations, and problem-solving.
• Build your career in an environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

Location

Miami, FL (South Miami Area) | On-Site

Join our collaborative, office-based engineering team in the Miami area, where you'll work closely with talented professionals and contribute to projects throughout South Florida.

Note

An active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license and a strong electrical engineering background are required. We are seeking candidates with hands‑on experience in commercial building electrical systems, particularly power distribution and design.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm providing innovative design and technical solutions for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects. Our team brings together professionals across multiple engineering disciplines, creating an environment where collaboration, technical expertise, and quality work drive every project.

We believe great engineering comes from talented people who take pride in their work, support one another, and enjoy solving meaningful challenges.

Job Description

• Design and develop electrical power distribution systems for commercial buildings and facilities.
• Work with switchgear, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, and other essential building electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in building assessments, electrical evaluations, and recertification projects.
• Apply engineering expertise to electrical repairs, system improvements, and modernization projects.
• Support photometric studies, lighting calculations, and thermographic assessments.
• Prepare electrical drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil engineering professionals to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Help ensure electrical designs meet applicable codes, safety standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Professional background in electrical engineering and commercial building systems.
• 3+ years of relevant electrical engineering or building electrical design experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical power distribution, switchgear, generators, and fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with building recertifications, thermography, photometric studies, or electrical repair designs is a plus.
• Ability to develop or review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll be part of an experienced engineering team that values your ideas, expertise, and contributions. With exposure to diverse projects, direct collaboration with senior professionals, and opportunities to expand your technical capabilities, this is a great place to build a meaningful and rewarding engineering career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance